CVE-2008-0630: Buffer overflow in url.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25823 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0630 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in url.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25823 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL that prevents the IPv6 parsing code from setting a pointer to NULL, which causes the buffer to be reused by the unescape code.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mplayer

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-06 21:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.02rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.02rc2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mplayer || rpm -q mplayer || mplayer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.02rc2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mplayer sudo apt install mplayer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02rc2> sudo apt-mark hold mplayer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mplayer sudo dnf downgrade mplayer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02rc2> sudo dnf versionlock add mplayer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0630?

mplayer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0630 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0630 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0630 affect?

CVE-2008-0630 affects mplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in url.c in MPlayer 1.0rc2 and SVN before r25823 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL that prevents the IPv6 parsing code from setting a pointer to NULL, which causes the buffer to be reused by

How urgent is CVE-2008-0630?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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References

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